Director, Production

The role

The Director, Production will lead day-to-day production operations across footwear, apparel, and accessories. This role involves building scalable processes, managing factory partnerships, and connecting planning, sourcing, logistics, and distribution functions.

What you will do

• Lead day-to-day production operations across footwear, apparel, and accessories categories.
• Serve as a cross-functional partner to Brand, Planning, Sourcing, Logistics, Wholesale, Retail, and Distribution teams.
• Collaborate with Planning and Finance on demand forecasting, inventory planning, and Open to Buy management.
• Monitor inventory flow, supply risk, and production commitments.
• Work with sourcing teams and factory partners on WIP, shipment readiness, and delivery performance.
• Support capacity planning and improve factory processes and efficiencies.
• Partner with sourcing and procurement on material planning and lead time management.
• Keep material timelines and seasonal production calendars aligned.
• Build and roll out scalable systems, workflows, and reporting structures.
• Lead implementation and optimization of ERP, PLM, WIP tracking, and production management tools.

Required qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in global production, operations, supply chain, procurement, or manufacturing leadership, ideally within consumer products or a multi-category brand
• Deep expertise across inventory planning, production execution, logistics, and supply chain operations
• Experience partnering with sourcing teams, factories, OEMs, ODMs, and global suppliers
• A track record of building and scaling operational systems, workflows, and cross-functional processes
• Hands-on experience leading ERP, PLM, inventory planning, or supply chain systems implementations and optimizations
• Strong understanding of S&OP, forecasting, inventory management, operational reporting, and delivery execution
• Exceptional communication skills
• Ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional peers
• Experience supporting wholesale, retail, and ecommerce operational execution
• Experience managing teams and leading operational transformation initiatives
• Experience leading production across multiple product categories, materials, and manufacturing methods

Nice to have

• Footwear production experience, especially knit, molded, or cemented construction
• Experience producing apparel, bags, or accessories
• Familiarity with owned or vertically integrated factory operations
• Experience with recycled or sustainable materials and responsible manufacturing practices

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• 401k matching
• Comprehensive health plans for you and your family
• Supplemental mental health benefits
• Monthly wellness reimbursement
• Dog friendly offices
• Employee Discount Program!

About the company

Rothy’s creates wardrobe staples like shoes and bags using 3D knitting technology and handcrafted assembly. The company focuses on sustainability by transforming single-use plastic bottles and ocean-bound marine plastic into signature thread.